The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Prius · 2020
2020 Toyota Prius. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,325 and 15,670 miles. Median 12,850, from 5 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 30% |
| Electrical | 20% |
| Tires | 20% |
| Stability control | 10% |
| Wheels | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 147
Toyota filed 147 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
- REVISION NOTICE July 03, 2019 Rev1: ?
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota PRIUS c 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 48 / 43 / 46 | Regular | $1,350 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 54 / 50 / 52 | Regular | $1,200 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD | 52 / 48 / 50 | Regular | $1,250 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 55 / 53 / 54 | Regular | $1,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2016–2022 Toyota Prius, 19.9M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 441K |
| Cooling system | 2 | 234K |
| Oil changes & service | 5 | 134K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 111K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 54K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 21K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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